Radiography Training
INITIAL TRAINING
(for a first time radiography license)
Order Initial Radiography Training Materials Here
The Greater Toledo Dental Society offers a 7-hour initial training through a home-study course written by Sheri Lynn Sauer, C.D.A., C.O.D.A. Work through the modules required by the Ohio State Dental Board that include information on the following subject matters: radiation physics; radiation biology; radiation health, safety and protection; x-ray films and radiographic film quality; and radiographic techniques, processing and storage.
The cost is $80 for staff of a member dentist and students of Owens and Stautzenberger, and $130 for all others. Once payment is arranged, a book will be supplied that the applicant can review at their own pace. All paperwork is included. The training is in two parts: self-study of the provided materials and clinical application of techniques.
After self-study is complete, the applicant will take a post-test and return it BY MAIL or IN PERSON to the Greater Toledo Dental Society office (an emailed copy is not accepted). The post-test will be graded, and if a passing grade is awarded, the applicant may proceed to the practical application of techniques. During this part, the applicant must complete in-office training supervised by a dentist. After the appropriate clinical training is complete, the supervising dentist will sign the affidavit and return to the Toledo Dental Society, and a Radiography Class Record will be issued.
Successful completion of both the self-study and clinical portions of the course qualifies the applicant to apply for certification from the Ohio State Dental Board as a dental radiographer by completing the steps below:
You may apply for your radiology certification by visiting https://elicense.ohio.gov:
- Click LOG IN
- Click I DON’T HAVE A LICENSE & provide necessary information
- Once you arrive at your Dashboard, click APPLY FOR A NEW LICENSE
OSDB requires a $32.00 payment, passport size photo, proof of 7 hour course (your “Radiography Class Record”), and proof of Hepatitis B immunization or immunity status. If you have questions on this step call the OSDB at 614-466-2580. You must wait for your certification from the OSDB before taking x-rays.
Contact Abbey Riley at 419-474-8611 or ariley@toledodentalsociety.com with any questions.
UPDATE TRAINING
(for ALL radiography license holders)
According to the
Ohio State Dental Board, all radiographers regardless of issue date are required to renew in even years. Once you have completed the video training, you will be issued a certificate that you must submit to OSDB in order to renew your license.
Watch a Video Update in Your Office
We are no longer offering video updates in our office, but you can purchase the video update below for the number of people you have in your office, whether that be an individual or a group, and we will email you the materials you need plus the video link and instructions. Please allow 24 hours after the purchase for the materials to be sent.
The process must be completed by Friday, December 19, 2025. No certificates will be processed after that date.
1) Pay to watch the online video. Cost is $60 per person. Register yourself or a group.
2) Watch Radiography Update Video (video link, password and materials will be emailed within 24 hours of payment being made)
3) Return post-test and evaluation (instructions sent via email)
4) You will receive your renewal certificate (via email).
Contact Abbey Riley at 419-474-8611 or ariley@toledodentalsociety.com with any questions.
The Greater Toledo Dental Society is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider, approved by the Ohio Dental Association. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the Ohio Dental Association or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.
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The Greater Toledo Dental Society is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by AGD for Fellowship, Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from 03/01/2022 to 02/28/2026. Provider ID #212387